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    Mean Mug Coffee

    4.1 (64 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Iced Dirty Chai
    Gracie G.

    Good drinks but service could use some improvement. I came here on a Sunday morning with 2 friends, the guy at the register was very polite and helpful but I can't say the same for the rest of the staff. They all seemed annoyed that we were ordering both drinks and food. There were only a few people in the shop when we arrived and they all had their drinks so we figured it wouldn't be too long before we at least had our coffees. However it was about 25 minutes before we received them, the food came out about 10 minutes after, and the staff was confused as to whether the order was ours or another customer. Everything tasted good once it arrived, just wished we had known it was going to take so long. It is a cute little shop just don't come here if you're in a hurry!

    Stephanie L.

    Walked in to this coffee shop since I was a bit early for the Cheerwine Festival. It was a very small space, the decor was interesting. I ordered a sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a crossaint. I also ordered the cheerwine frappe. The sandwich was hot and yummy, it was really good! The Cheerwine frappe got a few sips out of me, then went straight to the trash. I did not like it at all. It was extremely bitter and not sweet at all. The service was just okay. The frappe took no time to be prepared and I waited quite some time for my breakfast sandwich, however I don't mind since it was hot and fresh when I received it!

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    Beth M.

    Cute local spot we found while charging our vehicle in Salisbury. Friendly service. Interesting local art exhibit on display. Loved that! Enormous list with interesting coffee selections. Coffees were all good and hot! I had an Americano and the coffee was rich and delicious. Everything was served quickly and hot! My boyfriend had a French connection and a cherry danish, both were tasty. I had a bagel with bacon,egg, and cheese and enjoyed every bite. Great spot! Highly recommend!

    Vincent L.

    There are a couple different cafe/coffee shop near downtown, they all have different vibe, and each of their own. Mean Mug kinda artsy. Food choices are limited compared to Koco or Tia. But you don't go to a cafe for food anyway. Drinks wise, they have more choices than others, menu also Starbucks like so very diverse.

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    Kelly D.

    Coffee shop in downtown Salisbury rhat serves a variety of coffee drinks as well as smoothies. They also offer a selection of lunch items and baked goods. We walked in and were able to go right to the counter to order. I ordered a latte and couldn't decide what flavor, so told the barista to pick 2 flavors and surprise me. She did not disappoint, and I had a delicious butter cookie latte! Husband ordered the orange Creamsicle smoothie and said it was delicious ( I did steal a sip to make sure, and it was fantastic!) They feature local art on the walls and have some fun t-shirts and things for sale. No seating outside but tables and chairs inside if you want tomsit and sip. There are 5 in NC, so now I'll go.find the rest!

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    Kara H.

    I came here during the Cheerwine festival. I got the Cheerwine frappe which was delicious. It was only $5.00. Everyone was very friendly. It is a cute spot. They even have live music.

    Carmel Macchiato SF Syrup half and half
    Kim H.

    Nothing better than a cup of coffee and a morning stroll through downtown Salisbury! Nice staff, customized my coffee to fit my taste without any issues. If I didn't have somewhere to be, there is plenty of seats and tables to relax.

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    José A.

    I was on my way from Charlotte to Raleigh for business meetings, and decided to get some coffee to support a local shop in Salisbury, a cute city located 25 miles northeast of Charlotte. This place is in one of the city's main streets. I ordered a 16 oz. café con miel latte (sweetened with honey) with an extra shot and it was delicious. The server was super friendly and my fellow patrons were locals who helped give this cute coffee shop a true local feeling. You should give it a try if you are in town!

    Cheerwine Latte
    Amit M.

    INTRO: Mean mug café is a nice café in downtown Salisbury. They have some unique flavors like hibiscus and cheerwine but my experience was disappointing. Cheer wine Latte (5$): Salisbury is known for Cheer wine given they have Cheer wine Latte. Mean Mug offers Cheer wine Latte. Unfortunately, all it was Starbucks latte with a pint of cheer wine. Menu are decently priced. Parking/ Location: This will be located right in downtown Salisbury, so parking can be an issue unless you get street parking. Ambience and Service: The place is clean however it was too noisy. I was on a date and the coffee maker machine dwarf the conversation. They have an outdoor seating with steel chair and table but depending on weather you can decide your preference on whether to seat indoor or outdoor.Table outside are woobly

    This is what it's supposed to look like. Please get it together and don't give Guatemalan food a bad name
    Marlon B.

    People from North Carolina are easily fooled by wanna be Guatemalan food.. Refried can beans from Ducal refried beans, which, by the way, they are good, but canned beans nonetheless. The plantains tasted sour, were served whole instead of sliced and oily. I am sorry, but this is not good authentic Guatemalan food. The place is cute and it has a good ambiance. There is potential. Their bagel and English muffin sandwiches were good.

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    Mr. And Mrs. P.

    The staff was gracious and super helpful with all my questions. The coffee was delicious and hot

    Guats Up Breakfast
    Emil P.

    I was looking for a local coffee shop to have a cup of coffee and get some reading done and ran in to this place. I figured I'd order a cheerwine latte since cheerwine is based out of Salisbury and I'm glad I did. The coffee was great! I even took some coffee beans to go. Although the breakfast I had could use some more flavor, I like the place a lot. The service was great, the place was nice, and comfortable enough to hang out and read for a while.Would definitely go back for a cup of coffee!

    Dean W.

    Super cute place. Love the atmosphere. Friendly staff. LGBT friendly!! Very welcoming and just overall great experience

    This is the front entrance of the coffee place with plenty of furniture. There is a stage for music. Outside is the downtown area.

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    The best coffee place around! I love the ice coffee and the staff! It hits the spot!!

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    10 years ago

    I love this place!The coffee is amazing! The customer service is unsurpassed, they treat you like family.

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    The owner is very rude and unacceptable behavior toward his customers. The music is nice, but very rude owner and not good coffee.

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    9 years ago

    Friendly, attentive service. Comfortable, interesting ambiance. One of the best chicken salad sandwiches ever!

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    11 years ago

    The owner gave us a few samples and told us the story of the business. The coffee was delicious. Will definitely be back.

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